Amateur Radio and Cooking with the Swedish Army Mess Kit
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- Out enjoying the outdoors with my Amateur "Ham" Radios and some military surplus. The Yaesu FT-70 radio was purchased on Gigaparts.com and the Baofeng BF-8HP radio and accessories are found on Amazon.com from the Baofeng Tech store.
Back in the 80s, before the Internet and cell phones, I was stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea and we used a thing called MARS grams to send short notes to home. More than once, a Ham radio operator would call my parents and give them my message. I thank all the people involved and think it was a wonderful service they performed for the military. A snail mail letter could take two weeks to get back to the states but usually the MARS grams would be there within hours. Thanks again for the operators that helped us out
The Swedish mess kits are great but they’ve gotten hard to find and expensive. I bought one on eBay and every thing was original except the pot and lid which looked remanufactured, I was a little disappointed but the price was good.
Later on I saw a mess kit listed as a German mess kit but I could tell it was an original Swedish. The Swedish collectors missed that and I got it at a good price 😊
Welcome to the ham world John- Been a ham for 30+years and never go anywhere without communications...love your work!
Charlie Russell Thank you very much!
interesting for sure and great looking lunch
cabotbluegill Thanks very much!
Love the information on ham radio...it's a natural in camping, fishing, hunting, and prep-ing. Thank you...KC7YKO
Nice John. I’m going to study for the test. You inspired me. Lol.
Mark Hager Good luck on your test. If you have questions, I can try to help or direct you. Thanks for watching!
Boy, that looked like a good one to me. I love Buckwheat. Not even sure why it isn't more popular.
Your Old Pal Fernbark I’m not sure way it isn’t popular either. It is great stuff in my opinion and is probably better for you than rice. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment!
Good to see you back out brother! Man it is hot in Florida isn't it lol
FloridaBoy Survival Thank you! Believe it or not, last Saturday when I filmed this it wasn’t too bad for a summer day. Just a lot of water on the trail from all the rain. Thanks for watching another one and for commenting! See you next time.
Way to go John...
Congrats to you & Dad for bringing a plan to fruition! I see you seem to find the F2 a pretty handy pack. Thanks John
Lee Stephenson Thank you very much! I love the F2. With its pocket arrangement, size, and the water resistant material, it’s great for my day trips during the Florida rainy season when unexpected showers pop up all the time. I hope it will serve me for many years. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Cool radio! I haven't gotten into radios yet, but I know a lot of people enjoy it. Looked like y'all had a good day for a little outdoor cooking.... a little bit of burned stuff adds flavor! 😉😉😉
Hey brother...great to see you out and about again!! Cool radio and as always...good lookin lunch! Blessings my friend!
Always glad to see new videos John. Lunch sure looked good!
Larry Brown Thank you very much! It was a great day in the woods. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Good to see you out and about. I have a canteen with the wide mouth that is stamped Jager 52 on the bottom. It looks exactly like yours, but the cover is different. Can you identify it? I have two Swedish Army cook kits stainless & they are great. Thanks for sharing, Ken
buck shot I tried to look up the information you provided but I was unable to find anything. You might try the guy on Facebook: facebook.com/canteensandmesskits/
He has a canteen and mess kit blog. He usually answers within a day or two. Good luck on your search.
Good to see you again john. Glad to see you using the military Trangia. I liked it so much I bought an extra for myself and a few to hand out to friends and family. Of all my gear this is by far my favourite. So tough. so versatile. With the civilian burner you can use the simmer ring for subtler cooking. It may be slightly weighty but it is always a pleasure to use.
IainB Thanks! I enjoy using this kit from time to time. The surplus burner is definitely a beast. It burns a long time too. I also have two Trangia brand civilian ones which I agree are nice with the simmer ring. I also had a Chinese copy stove that only lasted 4 burns before it cracked. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Welcome to Amateur radio John!
Cheers KC9IGN
73
Trevor White Thank you very much. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment! 73! W4JFS
Ham radio is awesome, I've been doing some practice tests online but no where ready to take the exam. That jetboil is nice! Never had buckwheat before, might have to give it a try. Good video Men, Thumb's up~john
WORRO01 Thanks very much! I hope you are able to locate a test site. I was lucky. I have two clubs that are close by that have testing. Thanks for watching another video!
I always enjoy watching your videos.
The ham info is something to consider.
OKBushcraft Thank you! The ham thing really depends on your area and how many other operators are around to help you. If interested, check TH-cam to learn how to get started and search for a local club to help you. Most ham radio guys love to help new people.
really cool...thanks!
Good work getting your license. 73 from KE4MVV
TNBUBBA Thank you very much and thanks for watching! 73 back to you from W4JFS
Welcome back John.
Bert Kelly Thank you! Thanks for watching my video!
Another fun video. It’s cool you get along with your brother in-law. Did you know him before you were married or did he come along with the marriage?😊
Welcome to amateur radio, John. 73 KD9BYW
John Plecki Thank you very much! And thanks for watching my video and for commenting! 73 W4JFS
Nice meal , I have never had buckwheat before and never seen it cooked , I know there was a buckwheat on little rascals lol , I have a question for you .... I bought a Swedish mess kit like you have but it’s missing the hook thing so you won’t burn your self when you pour something out of it , do you have any idea where I can get one ? I know the Swedish mess kits are kind of becoming rare to find
OD GREEN I think all you can do is just make one from steel rod. Finding a genuine one would be very hard. You might have one of the remake kits that did not come with the hook on the bail or the two rings on the small pot handle. Those items are nice to have but they are not really needed to have a functional kit. It’s a great kit without them. I hope you enjoy using it! Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Am disappointed in you John. Using that spork to cook with when there are so many good surplus utensils to use. I like the German ones.
I have 2 Baofengs. Make sure you get a programming cable. You can program in safety freqs. and the weather bands with Churp software.Congrats on you license and 73s. Bob W8HOV
Bobbeckel Well, I guess I can’t keep everybody happy. I do have several sets of utensils but they are put away. West German, East German, Soviet, Serbian, Polish, US WW1 and WW2, and some more. I also own some old Boy Scouts of America sets too.
I do have the programming cable and the Chirp software. It works pretty good.
Hey I've watched your videos for years but never commented....but I'm also a ham radio operator! My youtube channel has nothing to do with any of this its all horror movie reviews haha. Anyway welcome to the ham club! KD8LTB . 73
Amy's Autopsy Report thank you very much! Ham radio has been so far very fun. I am meeting more people and making contacts. I’m still enjoying messing around with the 2 meter and 70 cm repeaters. My father passed his test last Saturday so he will be joining the conversation very soon after he gets his call sign. Thanks for watching my videos all this time and thanks for your comment! You should comment more often! 73 W4JFS
@@John-Sherwood-W4JFS I also do a lot of camping, hiking and I use military surplus for all of it! My dad was a recon marine in vietnam so military surplus has always been an interest,...I don't collect it, but just buy it to use it. Congrats to your dad on his ham radio license! Looking forward to keeping in touch! Thanks! Amy KD8LTB 73
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Looks great :o
Sarah Kinz Thank you! It turned out great!
Hey John,do you have a good surplus store that carries the swiss army supplies
The green cup you are using is for coffe, not for food ;)
CMC230 Lol. I will try to remember that. Thanks for your comment!
@@John-Sherwood-W4JFS By the way, the Swedish Mess Kit comes in 2 variants: Alu and Stainless Steel.
You can see the difference on the top of the bigger can.
You see on yours that you have 2 "rings", that means alu.
If there is only one, it is steel.
I can also recommend yoy bake muffins in the Mess Kit.
"Dutch oven"-style ! Google and see ;)
Niklas
MRE Provider and ex Miltary Swedish Airforce
John, what materials did you use to prepare for your Technician License? I acquired a Baofeng radio awhile back.
Chris Burley There are many ways to prepare with materials that are free or low cost. I chose to use the ARRL Technician Prep book 4th edition found on Amazon ($29), a free Ham license prep app on my phone and iPad, and TH-cam videos on subjects in the book I didn’t understand or needed more info on. The good thing about the study book for me is they have all the questions from the pool with the answers in the back of the book. As you read the chapters, they highlight in each section you are reading certain questions that are covered and they even put a notation in the text when it is covering a test question. If you go that route, make sure you get the current book (4th edition) as it has all the current possible questions and answers in the book. When you test you will have only 35 questions to answer from the pool of about 400 questions. I used the app to test myself on the question pool and reveal my weak spots. There are several to chose from so just read the reviews and make sure they have the current questions. I can recommend the following TH-cam channels to help with subjects you need more info about: hamradioconcepts and Jim W6LG. They helped me to put some of the pieces together with their Ham Radio Basics videos. Of course there are many other channels that can help. Just put in the TH-cam search the subject you are looking for and you probably find the answer. Also, search the local ham radio club in your area. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Most of them really enjoy helping others succeed In getting licensed. The method I chose is not necessarily the best but it worked for me. I hope this helped and good luck on your test!
Recently started to put the again a kit of what I'll need for when I go camping considering I work in a military antiques store second-hand military stuff is pretty much all I have at the moment any recommendations for something that you wouldn't be able to find it a military store that you would have to take camping
fallout cosplay well, that’s a hard one since most of the stuff I take is surplus. And it really depends on the type of camping you are doing and your type of woods. I hope you are thinking basic stuff so here goes: Some basic non-surplus stuff I think of is a couple of LED flashlights. One being a headlamp with different brightness levels (keeps both hands free) and another handheld for use as a back up. Energizer is a good basic one found here. Surplus lights are usually incandescent type so battery life can suffer. Of course bug repellent is a must here in Florida for mosquitoes and ticks. Not sure about your area. I would also recommend a Sawyer water filter in case you run out of water. While hiking I try to keep my water pack weight down so a filter is good for that if there are reliable water sources along the way. A good compass is great to have. I carry a Silva “Starter” compass or a old Boy Scout compass. There are lots of videos on how to properly use it. Not sure I would trust a old surplus compass. Also, you need someway to start your fires. You could start with a Bic or Zippo lighter and then as you get better you can pick up a ferro rod. Let’s see, I covered light, fire, water, navigation and bugs. You will need a container to cook with and utensils. That could be a a surplus canteen cup, mess kit or stuff you already have at home in your kitchen. If wanting to go light weight which surplus is not, I have a couple GSI kits I can carry. I own the “Soloist” and Minimalist” kits. Lastly for shelter, you can start with a regular tent found at your local sporting goods store or I can recommend hammock camping. But do some research on hammock camping before trying it. The is a learning curve to it. You will need a tarp to cover your hammock and insulation for your back which could be as simple as a regular ground pad. Well, I hope I answered your question. Let me know if I didn’t.
@@John-Sherwood-W4JFS very very much appreciate what you have written has taken a lot of that into consideration and definitely will make an effort to get some the things I am missing thank you again
What, your not going to do a review of the Swedish mess kit. What type of fuel are you using in that Swedish stove sir?
josephd27 I know, I know. But there are already so many good reviews out there. I don’t know how I could add anything new or interesting except just cooking something in this awesome kit. Maybe I might do a review one day. The fuel I am using is called Heet. It’s an automotive product that is added to fuel to prevent fuel line freezing. It burns super clean and hot. And it’s pretty inexpensive too at my local Walmart. I’m not sure it is found in your neck of the woods. Thanks for watching another one and for your comment!
@@John-Sherwood-W4JFS ok, I know what heet is, I've used it in a aluminum can penny stove I made years ago. I never used it to actually cook anything though. Maybe I should make another one and try to cook a pack of Ramen with it
Hi, nice video, how can I contact you? Thanks.
Ryan Neely sorry this is late. Email would work. Catfishjohnboy@gmail.com
John, where are you?
kevin ruyle Central Florida
@@John-Sherwood-W4JFS
VERY FUNNY
how about doing some real world SHTF cooking? like dried beans and such? instead of showing off equipment... that is more valuable.. just sying...
D C here you go: th-cam.com/video/TjOcik-H98U/w-d-xo.html
This was my very first video with a crappy action camera so please be gentle with me. I made dried lima beans in my canteen cup.